Thiago Alves Looking To Return to Action at UFC 171 in March

According to his manager, former UFC welterweight title challenger Thiago Alves is looking to make a return to the Octagon at UFC 171 this coming March.

By Christopher Murphy @MurphMMA

Thiago Alves, at one time the top contender for Georges St-Pierre’s UFC welterweight title, is healthy and ready to make a return to the UFC this March according to Wednesday night’s episode of UFC Tonight.

Alves’ manager, Malki Kawa, reported that the fighter is finally healthy and looking at UFC 171 in March as a date for his return to the Octagon.

Thiago Alves is finally 100% healthy and he hopes to return to action at UFC 171 on 3/15 in Dallas, per his mgr Malki Kawa. #ufctonight

The last year has been plagued with injuries for Alves. Following his last fight in March 2012 where Alves was defeated by Martin Kampmann via guillotine choke, Alves has had to pull out of fights with Siyar Bahadurzada and Matt Brown due to injuries.

If Alves gets a fight at UFC 171, it will mark just over two years since the Brazilian last fought. UFC 171 will be headlined by a light heavyweight championship fight between Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira, and it is set to take place on March 15 in Dallas, Texas.

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